Bella Chauny:
Bella Chauny is an actor/singer/dancer from Lima, Perú. She was introduced to the performing arts by her mom, who took her to every musical production she could find in Lima. Growing up in Peru, there were limited opportunities for young performers, and that’s why at age fourteen she took a two-hour bus ride every day to “El Centro de Lima” to sing in the Juan Diego Florez Municipal Choir and act in local theater productions. This led her to begin her professional dance career as a member of the Arturo Chumbe Dance Company, where she performed on local TV shows for a year. Her journey then took her from the stages of Perú to Buenos Aires, but the country’s worsening situation forced her to leave again in search of new opportunities. This brought her to Webster. Recent Webster credits include Lizzie in Lizzie the Musical, Marie in Cinderella, Estrella in Sueño, Dockdaisy in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, and St. Thomas/St. Matthew in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. Her film credits include Shifting Tides and He Saw the Devil. Bella is grateful for her community in the U.S. and hopes to continue making her family proud. Like my mami says: “Otra raya al tigre!”
Cali Noack:
Cali Noack is an actor/singer/playwright from Houston, Texas! Cali is passionate about creating unique and devised work that tackles important and powerful ideas. Ever since she was a child, she has always been drawn to writing plays and performing in them– even to the point of having her entire second grade class act out her very first script. While attending Webster University’s Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts, her passion for both of these arts has only intensified. Her goal in life is to always be creating some ‘weird’ art that means something and speaks to her. Her favorite shows that she’s been a part of in Conversatory reflect that exact idea: Jane Doe in Ride the Cyclone (dir. Lara Teeter) and Pegasus in Myths and Hymns (dir. Evangeline Whitlock). Off of the stage, she spends her time writing music and poetry, improv dancing, and playing some good old Minecraft!
Daisy Held:
Daisy is thrilled to finish out her senior year at the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University. She could not be more grateful for her time at Webster; the people she's met, and the opportunities she's been afforded. Daisy has plans to move to New York City in the fall, and can not wait to see where life takes her next. This summer, you can catch Daisy in Hamlet with the St Louis Shakespeare Festival!
Daniela Rodriguez Del Bosque:
Daniela Rodriguez Del Bosque is an actor, dancer, and singer from Monterrey, Mexico. She is grateful to have had the opportunity to pursue her studies in the vibrant and bustling city of St. Louis. Storytelling through song is part of her DNA; from singing “Anastasia” as a young girl in her living room, to performing for mass audiences in Mexico City’s most historical sites; she is ecstatic to continue learning about the world and growing into a more versatile, resilient, and compassionate human being.
Some of her recent performance credits include American Idiot, Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella (Dir. Dax Valdes), and Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Dir. Michael Baxter), where she had a great time being a quadruple threat: singing, dancing, acting, and playing the violin! As a vocalist, she has done backup vocals for Intocable and sung with influential Mexican theatre artists in Broadway in the Park.
In a few days, she will be heading to Dexter, Michigan, where she will play her first lead role as María in the Encore Theatre’s production of West Side Story.
Paola Rodriguez Torregrosa:
Paola Rodríguez Torregrosa (she/her/ella) has had the time of her life at WebCo and wouldn’t trade it for the world. Ella dedica su cabaret a su familia, por siempre apoyar sus sueños. Big shoutout to Ron for all his work for our class, Leann Schuering for being the best voice teacher in the world, and to my class of ‘25- I love you so much and can’t wait for this next chapter for us. Como siempre, dedico todo a Abuelo Cucho.
Parnassus Funk:
Parnassus Funk is an actor and singer raised on the lakeshores of Madison, Wisconsin. Growing up, she sampled every hobby she could, from baseball to french horn to swim team to ceramics to soccer, until late middle school when a friend convinced her to sign up for something called a “musical”. And the rest is history. While only a few of the skills stuck from Parnassus’ years of exploration, their relentless curiosity has remained steadfast, now harbored and grown into the forefront of their work as a performer and a person. Unafraid to sing out, laugh loud, and take up space, Parnassus believes theater is a tool for thoughtful contact, and aspires to energize and inspire audiences with dynamic, creative, and playful art. Some of their favorite credits from their time at Webster University’s Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts include Mrs. Webb in Our Town (dir. Gad Guterman) and Princess Mary/Opera Singer in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (dir. Michael Baxter). Offstage, Parnassus enjoys laughing with her friends, rereading her favorite novels, and searching for the best vanilla latte she can get her hands on… which she hasn’t found yet. She is open to recommendations.
Reilly Grace:
Reilly is a singer/actor/dancer born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. She started taking voice lessons at five years old, which grew into a passion for theatre. She also played soccer for ten years, making her adolescence busy and full of variety. She moved to St. Louis, Missouri at eighteen to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre at Webster University’s Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts. Recent credits at Webster include Constance Blackwood in “Ride the Cyclone” (dir. Lara Teeter), Reveler/ensemble in “Natasha… Great Comet of 1812” (dir. Michael Baxter), and Percy (cover) in “The Spitfire Grill” (dir. Jennifer Wintzer). This summer, she’ll be heading down to Orlando, Florida to participate in the Disney College Program. She then plans to move to New York City next year. She would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for their continuous support.
Sara Leste:
Sara Leste was born and raised in Kirkland, Washington, home of the first Costco and the first documented Covid case in the US. But after trading out Costco hot dogs for the St. Louis Arch, she is now finishing up her BFA in Musical Theatre at the Sargent Conservatory for Theatre Arts at Webster University. Sara’s target theatrical projects are those that utilize relevant writing as a vessel for examining contemporary issues. Sara is a lover of comedy, jazz, and hoarding, and when she is not working, you can find her scrapbooking like she’s paid to. Recent credits include Myths and Hymns, American Idiot, and The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui at the Sargent Conservatory for Theatre Arts at Webster University, as well as The Sound of Music and Beauty and the Beast at Leavenworth Summer Theater.
TJ Staten:
TJ Staten is a resounding talent born and raised in St.Louis Missouri! His artistic journey began with The Muny Kids & COCA Creative centers of the arts where TJ spent most of his youth surrounded and engulfed with Dance & Singing. TJ attended school at McClure High School where his dedication in education lead him to scholarships and honor roll, where Tj discovered the joyfulness in singing, dancing and acting in schools Drama Club earning “The WOW Award” In St.Louis High School Musical awards for a Role, as well as Awarded 1st place in the St.Louis The fox Teen Talent Competition in the metropolitan area & Best performance in Thespian Convention playing “Lola” In “Land of Lola”. TJ continued to pursue his passion/work/Education by the attendance of Webster University, majoring in Musical theatre and gaining His BFA. TJ consistently trains where his techniques are strengthened and continuously flourishing as an artist. TJ is consistently building a foundation of voice, dance and acting through freedom of movement and Previous Alexander Techniques. Today, TJ has been showcased regionally in St.Louis & other Theatres around NYC, which Tj is shining and glowing in any given moment through his storytelling and dance throughout every theatre TJ steps in.